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Ever since the release of the iPhone 4, and subsequently, the 4S, Apple fans have wondered and speculated about the next generation iPhone. Many iPhone 5 news reports say that we may see it on the shelves in summer 2012. The larger question in everybody’s mind but, is what features we will see on it.

From Form Thing to 4G

It’s long been speculated that a larger screen was plotted for the iPhone 5, though the thought was met with strong opposition from no less than Steve Jobs himself. The late Apple CEO apparently didn’t approve of the larger screen because it would fragment the iPhone line. Many believe that Apple will still push through with a larger 4-inch screen in the new gen though, to follow what their competitors have long been doing.

Two features are also usually rumoured on the iPhone 5: quad core and 4G LTE technologies. Many speculate that since its competitors are moving toward those two technologies, it’s only logical for Apple to do the same. iPhone 5 news also state that since the 4S has a dual-core ARM processor, we’ll probably see a quad core chip on the next gen handset, possibly an Apple A6. As for mobile connectivity, though many of its competitors are by now building LTE handsets (most notably, Samsung), it is said that Apple has been saving 4G for the iPhone 5.

As you can expect, these rumours have been met with mixed reactions, but though this may be the case, its release is still usually anticipated.

Release Date

Okay, so you’ve seen just how busy the rumour mill has been about the iPhone 5 and you can expect it to continue being this way until we see the handset on the shelves. According to some iPhone 5 news sites, the handset will likely hit the market in mid to late 2012. This is based on Apple’s previous releases; in fact, many expect the iPhone 5 to be shown at Apple’s WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference).

At any rate, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for more news and rumours about this upcoming handset. In the meantime, be sure to take these tidbits with a grain of salt. We’ll see the iPhone 5 and what it can do when Apple’s ready to share.

Rumour has it that Apple may finally give its next gen offering a 4-inch screen. According to Jeremy Horwitz, editor-in-chief at iLounge, the iPhone 5 may just have the bigger screen and a design change – even though the move was against the wishes of the late Steve Jobs. According to iLounge, a pretty reliable source for iPhone news and rumours, the iPhone 5 will be very different from the latest incarnation of Apple’s mobile.

iPhone redesigned

The upgrade, slated for next year, is rumoured to have a bigger 4-inch screen – like most of its Android-driven competitors. That’s not the only change. With a bigger screen, the iPhone 5 allegedly would also be about 8mm longer than the current version. It will also have a square design and will come equipped with a 4G aerial capable to providing a super speedy 1 GBPS mobile internet connection. According to the iPhone news sources, the device will also feature an aluminium case like the iPad.

Reportedly, the new iPhone is still in the designing and engineering phase, since earlier versions of the prototype failed due to the shortened battery life caused by the 4G aerial. Industry and Apple insiders say that the iPhone 5 was scrapped a few months before the iPhone 4S was released, mainly because the late Steve Jobs strongly opposed the bigger screen. Job’s reason? The bigger screen “fragmented” iPhones. The problem with 4G (the LTE aerial) battery drain also threw a wrench into the new phone’s design. (4G service is not available in some areas, including Great Britain, but sources estimate that there would be one in place once the iPhone 5 hits the shelves.)

Other changes

iPhone news reports say that the new design, though longer, will be flatter than the current iPhone. It will also feature a 10-megapixel camera, a better screen, and will still feature a personal assistant. Though the personal assistant feature will be retained, it will no longer be called Siri but will only be known as “Assistant.”

Some fans have responded negatively to these rumoured changes, though others are quite open to the idea of reconstructing the iPhone. Do these rumours have any real weight? We’ll certainly see as soon as we hear more about the iPhone 5. In the meantime, we’ll keep you posted on iPhone news and more so keep checking back.